Japanese Anemone - Honorine Jobert
Best late-season perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, low-maintenance white blooms.
Discover the captivating Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert', a perennial celebrated as the 2016 Perennial Plant of the Year. This variety offers a delightful display of large, white, cup-shaped blossoms with bright yellow centers, blooming prolifically from late summer through early fall. Standing tall on stems reaching up to 48 inches, it creates a striking visual against its dark green, divided foliage. Hardy to Zone 4, it provides enduring color and is resistant to deer and rabbits, while also attracting beneficial butterflies. It's an excellent choice for mass plantings or for creating stunning cut flower arrangements.
$6.36
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
608
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#608 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Planting Depth
4
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the late autumn season
- Floral designers wanting elegant, long-lasting blooms for arrangements
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners wanting plants that stay in one place
- Impatient growers looking for immediate, prolific flowering results
- Pet owners or gardeners with highly sensitive skin
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Provides reliable, late-season color when most garden beds begin to fade.
Pest Resistance
Robust defense against deer and rabbits keeps maintenance requirements impressively low.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright yellow centers act as a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to thrive across a broad spectrum of climate zones.
Floral Impact
Large, cup-shaped blooms create a dramatic visual statement in any landscape.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems make these an elegant choice for indoor floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
4 inches
Spacing Proximity
18-24 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Fall
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
SKU
40123-01
Includes
1 bare root Anemone
Features
- Vigorous bloomer with large white flowers
- Blooms late summer through early fall
- Stands up to 48 inches tall
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts beneficial butterflies
- Excellent for cut flower gardens
- Provides late-season garden interest
- Hardy to Zone 4
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' for its late season performance and enduring quality. Its pure white blooms offer essential elegance when the garden fades. Once established, this perennial is recognized for its vigor, thriving reliably in partial shade and moist soil, becoming a low maintenance feature. While initial growth requires patience as the plant settles its roots over one or two seasons, the eventual payoff is significant. Reviewers agree that this cultivar is an exceptional investment, delivering robust beauty and dependable performance year after year, solidifying its status as a garden favorite.
Know before you buy
For optimal growth and air circulation, space each bare root 18 to 24 inches apart.
The Honorine Jobert is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, meaning it can withstand cold winters down to zone 4 temperatures.
This anemone thrives in both full sun and partial shade. In warmer climates, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage and prolong the bloom period.
Yes, this variety is known for being resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are common.
You can expect this perennial to reach a mature height of approximately 48 inches, making it an excellent choice for the middle or back of a garden border.
Absolutely. Their tall stems and elegant, cup-shaped white blossoms make them a popular and long-lasting choice for cut flower arrangements.
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